Job Vacancy:- 7.5T Refrigerated Driver
Mudwalls (Food Group) are a growing consolidator / distributor, relating to the supply of Fine Food and Drink, including Mudwalls Fresh Produce, to the independent Retail / Foodservice sectors. All the products we supply are consolidated and distributed from our purpose-built Facilitation Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire. This ensures that all the Fine Food and Drink we supply meets the strict Mudwalls (Food Group) standards.
Due to continued company growth, Mudwalls (Food Group) are recruiting for a 7.5T Refrigerated Driver to join our existing team.
Please carefully read the below and only apply if you meet these key requirements:-
Key Requirements
· Must Live within a 20-mile radius of our Head Office address (B98 0RE)
· Physical fitness to manage manual handling when required
· Experience in a similar role with chilled multi-drop experience (7.5T) is preferred but not essential
· Must hold Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph Driver Card
· Own Transport and Full UK Driving License (maximum of 6 penalty points)
· No DD's, DR's, IN10's for Insurance purposes
· Must be aged 25 or over for Insurance purposes
· Must have experience of the relevant HGV based on licence category
· Current FLT license would be an advantage but not essential
· Hold the required standard of English language and literacy in relation to the role
· Completion and recording of all company documentation as required
· High standards of personal and food hygiene to be practiced at all times
· Flexibility (prepared to perform any other reasonable requested duties as requested)
· Ensuring vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy, completing daily defect checks and reporting any defects
· Safely securing loads and goods for transport
· Keeping informed of road closures, accidents and traffic diversions
· Organising and responding to multiple drop-off, delivery and collection requirements in each working day
· Supervising and assisting with the loading and unloading of collections
· Updating vehicle documents, recording deliveries and tracking mileage
· Ensuring compliance with all legal obligations relevant to licence category
· Complying with all legal and in-house regulations and rules
· Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times.
· Maintain high level of professional behaviour at all times
Job Spec
· Knowledge of O-License working / driving / break time compliance is important
· Customer facing role, delivering to Retail Customers & collecting from Suppliers
· Flexible Full time contract aligned with business requirements (inc Saturday's and Bank Holidays)
· Driving 3.5t to 7.5t Refrigerated Vehicles (with and without tail lift)
· Days only (no night shift work) within business operating times of approx.. 5:30am-5:30pm
· Flexible 6 day business operation (Mon to Sat) with no Sunday working
· Happy to consider candidates who have recently passed their 7.5T qualification
Employee Benefits: -
· Full time contract; 40 hours per week (with flexibility aligned to business requirements).
· Annual Holiday Allowance.
· Competitive Salary (actual rate subject to candidate and experience).
· Employee Benefits Scheme.
· Pension Scheme.
· Training provided to include relevant product knowledge and company policies / procedures.
· Free on-site secure parking.
Core Values and additional essential criteria: -
It is an essential requirement to display behaviours that reflect our 'Core Values' of Teamwork, Quality, Honesty and Passion.
Teamwork – We are a fluid and flexible business. Everyone on site is an active part of our success. We like to develop our own people and support each other in achieving this. Our business succeeds best when we are closely aligned with our customers. Relationship smatter to us and are built on mutual understanding and trust.
Quality – We have detailed experience across the food industry, and we are a business built on innovation. Our control and ownership of the integrated supply chain ensure quality in everything we do. We work at every stage throughout the supply chain to ensure our practices are ethical, responsible and of the highest standard.
Honesty – We have built our business on integrity. We stand for our beliefs. We do the right thing. We respect the environment and communities we work with and within. We are open, transparent, and straightforward in our business dealings – and we are not afraid to tell people things they do not want to hear if we believe it is the right thing to do.
Passion – We love what we do and what we produce. We care about the product we deliver, the service we provide, and the industry we work in. We are enthusiastic about new challenges, enjoy finding solutions to problems and embody an enterprising, 'can do' spirit.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person